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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Ummmm?

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Friends seem to like it. Consider it quite premium.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, fancy something different and RWD.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Tricky as most things in my budget arn't particularly premium in build quality. Would have spend alot more to get some thing similar with reasonable miles.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,999

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Ok-ish

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Performance

    What was the dealer like?

    Car supermarket, no haggleing or aftersales.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Pretty rapid. AWD traction is great coming out of tight corners. Suspension is a bit choppy at normal speeds and a bit soggy through the corners leading it to lean alot. Can understeer if you over do it going into a corner.

    What's it like to park?

    No parking sensors, but pretty easy. good visability all round.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rear wash wipe failed. Drive shaft boot leak. otherwise pretty good.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Five doors, folding rear seats.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Not many gadgets other than the standard duel zone climate control.